Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-08-10
THE COSSTETUTIONAL CEN
TENsESE.
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The celebration OF The one huudrCdth al
uIversIry oi the adoption OF the Consti;u .
ton Oi the United States, to be held IN
Philadelphia, September l5IL, 10th and
l1th, promises TO be one OF tho most inter 1
csting events that ever occurred IN this
country, and Will rank ,zcgud only 90 the +!
great Centennial OF 1876. The Commission
composed OF some of the foremost men in /
the land, Is fully organized, tie President
@, the United : Jatrs aud MS cabinet are in
c.rill. corporation, and the Governors OF
al The States are aiding in the execution
9i The general plan.
\ larger humber Of troops Of different
states viii doubtless participate in the null
Itary feature, than were ever gathered be-
fore on u civic occasion /; the industrial dis
play .s cAp.e;cl t. ~ t..e ia.-t all aaOst
, comprehensive ever seen IL this city, and
( the commemorative services, presided over
7 by the Chief Magistrate and addressed by
Mr Justice Miller Of the Supreme Court,
/ WI. be the most imposing Ceremony ever
/ held in America.
! The program as outlined by the Com
I mission i - follows -
| The 18th OF September Is assigned for a
| proc essiouai industrial display. This dis
play moving in long procession, mounted
on cars prepared Tor the purpose, and &C
comPIuied by various civic organizations.
promises 10 be a feature OF brilliant and
historic interest. In the evening OF that
day the Governor OF Pennsylvania viii hold
l public reception IL honor Of the Cover
nOrs Of the States and Territories present
al the celebration.
The I5th 0! September IS asst gned for
the military parade anu review oi the regi-
mupts and companies OF the militia Of the
several States and Territories, accompalI-
cd 10y their respective Governors and stats,
AMI by detachments from the army and
Dsvy of the United States detailed Tor that
occasion. From the returns already re-
ceIved expects the presence Of from ten to
Fifteen thousand slate troops. One State
alone offers seven thousand troops in hon.
or OF the occasion. II Is also intended il
practical, 10 illus trate in this parade the
; contrast between the military arms and
equipments Of revolutionary times and
those OF the present day. The co-opera,
e tiOn OF the army and navy O.: the United
States has been assured To the CummIs sion
In the evening Of the same day VIII occrl
> a public reception in honor of the PresI
T dent of the United tates, with the Gov
= eTnors. representatives Of foreign govern
monts, military, &c.
r The l7th OF September Is devoted 10 the
l special services Of commemaration. a
: which the President OF the United states
4 ~!I! preside. The Grafton will be pronounc
' cd by Mr.. Justice Miller, Of the Suprem,
- Court OF the United States. In addition
there viii be poem, national hymns, 70
} cal and instrumental music, &c. Variou
e other entertainments are offered by citizen.
during the progress OF the celebration.
: In order to accommodate the vast multi
o iudo Of people who will desire to witnes
= and participate in this national fete in hon
or of liberty, the Pennsylvania RaiIroa,
Company will sell excursion tickets TO Phi
adelphIa from all stations on their linei
h east Of Pittsburg and Erie, September 81
p to l7th, good 20 return until the 22nd, in
elusive at two cents per mile.
Special excursions by special trains from
II various points will be arranged, the detail
u of which will be published later through
, the press and other means of public an
nounccment.
Is In the meantime it will be well to under.
: line the dates, and arrange to visit the cit,
as a spectator Of the great demonstration
which appeals 10 the patriotism Of every
American, as well as every friend OF free
Il dom.